Well after five games the U's have found the net again, picked up three points and are now only three points outside the playoffs. I imagine it's been a long week if you're a Cambridge United player or coach and they deserve immense credit for their performance today.

Admittedly, the first half wasn't the most thrilling affair, but you saw the best of the U's in the second half. David Forde was fantastic, and the centre-backs made some vital blocks.

But the subs were the difference on the day, with Jevani Brown setting up Uche Ikpeazu for the late winner to ensure that the U's put the disappointment of last week firmly behind them.

Starting XI

David Forde: 8- Running out of superlatives for the former Ireland international by this point, but the keeper was in fantastic form yet again. Made three outstanding saves shortly before the U's took the lead.

Brad Halliday: 7- Had a bit of trouble with Tom Pett at the start of the second half, but put in the kind of performance we're used to seeing from him.

Leon Legge: 8- Unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself, but made some crucial blocks at the other end. Tenth league clean sheet for the skipper.

Greg Taylor: 8- As above, made a wonderful block and a few very well timed tackles too.

Jake Carroll: 7- His long-throw does gives the U's another option, but it was another solid performance for the full back.

Piero Mingoia: 6- Not one of his better games, struggled to find him range with his crosses and set-pieces.

Paul Lewis: 7- Not his most natural position, but it's impressive to see how he's adapting his game in the centre of midfield. Spurned a decent chance in the first half.

Medy Elito: 7 - Like Lewis he wasn't in his usual position - and at some points was the U's deepest midfielder - but did well.

Harrison Dunk: 7 - Another good performance as he looks to reestablish himself back in the team.

Uche Ikpeazu: Ran himself ragged and his first touch was superb. Ikpeazu's link-up play, even from the start of this season, has massively improved. On eight goals for the season now.

Jabo Ibehre: 8 - Great to see Jabo and it was a solid performance that we've come to expect from him. Created a couple of opportunities for himself on the turn, but was unable to hit the target. The team looks better with him in it.

Substitutes

Jevani Brown: 8* - Well he set up the goal and cracked the woodwork with the last kick of the game. I don't think Shaun Derry could have asked for more of an impact from him. He changed the game and for that reason he is my man of the match.

George Maris: 8 - Looked really up for it when he came in and put in a few decent balls.

David Amoo: 7 - He's certainly a handful down that wing and had the absolute beating of Stevenage's full back. He definitely offers something different for the U's, and it'll be interesting to see him get a few more minutes.